Hi, Ed, the HTRBA had a picnic on Saturday, and Mayor Gilmore was supposed to attend to congratulate the kids and what not, but he sent one of his other men out there to congratulate us. It was very disappointing. I couldn’t figure out why he didn’t show up. But once I saw in the paper that this bench was dedicated to him, he was probably still sitting on it.

Shrugged it off

Mr. Mayor? Is this true? Did you agree to show only to send a flunky in your place? I don’t know if I like this ...

— Ed. Note